Dead Calm

Dead Calm (1989)
Dir: Phillip Noyce

A couple on a sailing trip find the lone survivor of a sinking ship who isn't what he seems.
Terrific thriller that takes full advantage of the character's fears and isolation. While the story is simple, the director makes the most of what he's got and gets some great performances from his small cast. There are a couple of good shocks and the film is tightly paced, keeping you hooked right to the very end.

Story: 6
Acting: 8
Directing: 8
Scares: 6
Gore: 5
Overall: 8